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Today In NHL History - Fastest Hat Trick
On March 23rd in 1952, Bill Mosienko of the Chicago Blackhawks scored three third period goals in 21 seconds against New York Rangers netminder Lorne Anderson laying claim to the fastest hat trick ever had in the NHL. Assisting on each score, linemate Gus Bodnar owns the league's quickest three assists to date. The hat trick came with Chicago trailing 6-2 in the final frame. The Blackhawks
Today In NHL History - Richard's Three Stars
On March 23rd in 1944, Maurice "Rocket" Richard was awarded each of the game's Three Stars after his five goal Stanley Cup Semifinal performance, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Upon being announced the game's Third Star, fans booed believing none had outperformed Richard that night. When the Rocket was called for the Second Star and then First Star, the
Today In NHL History - Malarchuk's Throat Slit
On March 22nd in 1989, Buffalo Sabres goaltender Clint Malarchuk had his throat inadvertently slit by the skate blade of Steve Tuttle of the St. Louis Blues when he became tangled with Uwe Krupp in a chase for the puck. Losing copious amounts of blood with every heartbeat, Malarchuk's life was saved by the quick actions of the team trainer Jim Pizzutelli and the good fortune of being in the
Today In NHL History - Shane O'Brien's Own Goal
On March 21st in 2009, Vancouver Canucks boozehound blueliner Shane O'Brien inadvertently scored an own goal into his empty net during a delayed penalty, putting the Phoenix Coyotes up 4-0 midway through the match. Ironically, the goal was credited to Viktor Tikhonov the same Phoenix player who was penalized moments earlier for hooking Vancouver's Sami Salo. The Coyotes beat the Canucks that
Today In NHL History - Kovalchuk Fights McCabe
On April 9th in 2009, Thrashers superstar Ilya Kovalchuk challenged, fought and finished Panthers bruiser Bryan McCabe. 8 years his junior and 10 pounds his senior, the prize of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft KO'valuchuk'd the once-feared blueliner at the midpoint of their match. Kudos to the captain for handling himself in front of the hometown few. Florida went on to beat Atlanta that night by a
Today In NHL History - Bobby Orr
On March 20th in 1948, Robert Gordon "Bobby" Orr was born in Parry Sound, Ontario. Widely considered the greatest defenceman to ever play the game, Number 4 revolutionized the blueline position with his fluid skating style and unprecedented offensive approach. Orr entered the NHL at the age of 18 as the league's highest paid player (earning $25,000/year) and soon after became its best. During
Today In NHL History - Harry Neale Fights Fan
On March 20th in 1982, Vancouver Canucks head coach Harry Neale traded punches with Nordiques fan Pierre Fournel in response to an attack against Tiger Williams, resulting in several players entering the stands at Le Colisée before police restored order. Punished with a 10 game suspension for the fisticuffs, assistant coach Roger Neilson guided the team to an undefeated record (9-0-1) during
Today In NHL History - Rocket Richard Riot
On March 17th in 1955, Montreal fans rioted when NHL President Clarence Campbell visited the Forum after suspending Maurice Richard for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs for actions four days earlier. Sparked by an eight stitch highstick from Hal Laycoe of the Boston Bruins, the league leading scorer shattered his stick on Laycoe's face then grabbed another from a teammate and
Winnipeg Jets recall Brayden Yager and Nikita Chibrikov
Pair of prospects head up on an emergency recall.
Oilers recall Isaac Howard from AHL’s Condors
The Edmonton Oilers have made a late-season call-up as the continue their fight for the Pacific Division title. On Sunday, the team recalled forward Isaac Howard from its American Hockey League affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors. The #Oilers have recalled forward Isaac Howard from the @Condors. The first-year pro has scored 22 goals & 25 assists in…
The Day After 80.0: Kings shut out Oilers in what could be Anže Kopitar’s final game in Los Angeles
Six of the eight playoff spots in the Western Conference have now been clinched. Despite a 1-0 loss to Los Angeles on Saturday, the Oilers secured their place in the playoffs. The “x” next to Edmonton’s name came courtesy of Philadelphia’s win over Winnipeg. Five teams are now battling for the final two spots. Anaheim…
Oilers Prospect Update: Tommy Lafrenière and William Nicholls’ CHL careers end as David Lewandowski fights on
With Round 1 of the CHL playoffs finished, two Edmonton Oilers prospects have been eliminated, with one fighting on after a big upset win. Tommy Lafrenière and William Nicholl both saw their respective CHL clubs get eliminated in the first round of playoffs. Both of them signed amateur tryouts with the Bakersfield Condors this week,…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Apr 12, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Oliver Officially Named Head Coach at St. Cloud State
St. Cloud State has named Nick Oliver its new head coach, replacing Brett Larson, who went to Minnesota.CHN reported last week that the job was Oliver's to lose, but an announcement was likely being delayed by Wisconsin's continued participation in the NCAA Tournament. Oliver, a St. Cloud State alum, has been on the Wisconsin staff as an assistant. The Badgers lost the NCAA national championship game...
The Neverending Story
As skaters took turns hoisting the national championship trophy over their heads, blaring throughout T-Mobile Arena was “All I Do Is Win.”A typical song to play after championships have been won.But the song seemed especially poignant, given that Denver was doing the winning. Because, really, all Denver seems to do is win, win, win, no matter what.It was most aptly put by Paxton Geisel, a Denver...
So Close And Then ... Heartache
Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser sat at his stall, goalie pads, jersey and skates still on, as a teammate came up and hugged him.All around the locker room, the rest of the Badgers were doing the same: sitting in their gear, some with towels over their hair, some with their heads in their hands, some with tears.“This team means everything to me,” sophomore Ryan Botterill said. “These are all...
Home, Again
In Denver, at DU's Magness Arena, fans have grown fairly accustomed to tradition — including of course the now-longstanding tradition of winning national championships, a tradition that began with No. 1 in 1958 under Murray Armstrong and that continued on a memorable Saturday evening on the Las Vegas Strip, with the David Carle-led Pios extending their NCAA record total to 11.Tradition implies continuity...
No One Should Be Surprised
With the Nashville Predators and the Los Angeles Kings winning their respective games today, the Winnipeg Jets needed the same result in their game against the Philadelphia Flyers if they wanted any legitimate chance at making the playoffs. Mathematically, the Jets wouldn't be eliminated from the race, but the required wins and losses to get in are at their maximums after tonight's woeful, uninspired 7-1 hammering at the hands of the Flyers. For a team that needed to be at its best to make the...
Flyers cruise to 7-1 win as Winnipeg Jets waste critical must-win game with no-show effort
Recap of the game.
Edmonton Oilers officially clinch berth into 2026 playoffs
Sometimes you need a little help crossing the finish line. The Edmonton Oilers are officially in the dance and have clinched a playoff spot on Saturday night. Despite losing 1-0 to the Los Angeles Kings in the afternoon, the Winnipeg Jets’ defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Flyers means the Oilers get a “x”…
Connor Ingram solid in return, Max Jones the latest injured Oiler, and waiting on Clinchmas
The Edmonton Oilers had a chance to clinch a playoff berth on Saturday if they could grab at least a point in their matinee against the Los Angeles Kings. From L.A.’s side, they’re clinging to the second Wild Card spot, and with only a handful of games left, the margin for error is razor-thin. So,…
Oilers can’t punch own ticket to playoffs, lose 1-0 to Kings: Recap, Reaction and Highlights
The Edmonton Oilers no longer control their fate to finish first in the Pacific Division. On Saturday afternoon, the Oilers played their final road game of the season, ending a three-game road trip against the Los Angeles Kings. The low-scoring affair saw just one goal, as the Kings defeated the Oilers 1-0. Let’s take a…
Winnipeg Jets prospect Elias Salomonsson in a “good day, bad day” stretch, still not skating
Tough news for the prospect given how things were progressing since his last recall.
Oilers game notes: Final regular season road trip ends with matinee against Kings
It’s hard to believe the playoffs are as close as they are. For as much as this regular season has flown by for the Edmonton Oilers, it’s been a long, arduous winter. And while today is moving day at The Masters, it’s moving day for the Oilers, who need a point against the Los Angeles…
GDB 80.0: Oilers can clinch playoff spot in matinee against the Kings (2 PM MT, SNW)
The Edmonton Oilers are in Los Angeles this afternoon for Game 80 on the schedule, and I don’t think I’m being dramatic when I say this is another massive game for our boys. With three games left and the Oilers sitting one point up on both Vegas and Anaheim in the Pacific Division, Edmonton has…
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